Truck Accidents: Steel Bumpers May Worsen Your Injuries

21 Mar 13

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Arnold & Itkin LLP

Truck accidents are a frightening experience, namely because the size of the truck far
surpasses that of your average vehicle used on your daily commutes. Unfortunately,
the size of these vehicles are not the only concern when involved in an
accident with a large truck, it is the make of their bumpers. Steel bumpers
are still being used on a number of 18-wheeler trucks as well as other
commercial vehicles that are on the roads today. The majority of passenger
vehicles currently use an energy absorbing bumper that helps protect the
car and the passengers in the even to an accident, and because these trucks
are still using steel, it is posing as a dangerous threat to others on the road.

Steel bumpers can significantly increase the severity of the damages in
an accident, likely resulting in the victims of the other vehicles incurring
much worse injuries. This material is much less giving in the event of
an accident which means that the extent of the accident will be far worse.
As a passenger vehicle driver, it is important to realize the differences
between the materials used to make your cars and that of the trucks on
the road when you are involved in an accident, as this can play a large
role in proving your claim.

In the event that you have been involved in a trucking accident, contact
Arnold & Itkin for a trusted truck accident attorney who can fight
on your behalf. It is obvious why the auto industry is continuing to utilize
more accident friendly materials such as plastics and other energy absorbing
materials; and because of this our firm may be able to help you seek compensation
for your accident and subsequent injuries. Call us today for more information
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